Yolanda James (1958 - 2013)

My cousin, Yolanda, passed away on September 4th. She had struggled with kidney disease for years. I didn't really know her as well as I should have, but in spite of our religious differences, she never tried to make me feel like an outcast. She was truly a good person, and she will be greatly missed.

Sisters, from left to right: Karen, Yolanda, Laureen and Dorinda

From the Buffalo News:

JAMES - Yolanda G. Age 55 of 1060 Ellicott St., Buffalo NY, died Wednesday, September 4, 2013, at home In her husband's arms. She was born May 31, 1958, in Buffalo NY, daughter of Effie Bosley and the late James Gladden. She is survived by her loving husband, Terence James; mother Effie Bosley; three brothers, Uland R. (Janice) Gladden, James D. (Donnis) Gladden and Mark R. (Toneisha) Bosley. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/buffalonews/obituary.aspx?pid=166867963#sthash.b1U5Yi4U.dpuf